Riverbanks Zoo Takes Extra Precautions After Gorilla Escaped
Extra precautions were taken at Riverbanks Zoo, this weekend, after a gorilla briefly got out of his habitat, Friday, and into the public area of the park. Zoo staff inspected all mammal habitats before the park opened, Saturday, and removed any underbrush or landscaping that they thought were too close to an exhibit.
Published: June 16, 2009
Columbia, SC—Extra precautions were taken at Riverbanks Zoo, this weekend, after a gorilla briefly got out of his habitat, Friday, and into the public area of the park.
Zoo staff inspected all mammal habitats before the park opened, Saturday, and removed any underbrush or landscaping that they thought were too close to an exhibit.
Meanwhile, the gorillas remain in their barn while the outdoor habitat undergoes a thorough inspection.
They should be allowed back into their yard, later this week…don’t worry though…the gorillas each have their own playroom in the 3,000 square-foot barn and are getting extra food until they can go back into the yard…
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